Resilience & Integrity (Genesis 38-39)

MOTIVATE The life of a Christian is not a paved pathway or a straight street to heaven. Recently, I drove with my daughter to TN on a college scholarship weekend. The main interstates (95/66/81/40) are basically straight shots – busy but straight. But once you exit the interstate and get on those rural routes in…

Resilience & Belonging (Genesis 37)

MOTIVATE New Orleans is one of our nations prominent cities. Recently a terrorist attack occurred there with a truck driving through a crowded street of pedestrians that killed 15 people, injured several others, and caused a national uproar. Yet, days after events transpired showing the city’s culture and mindset:[1] Our next series will be several…

Remember Jesus (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

MOTIVATE       Table Manners from previous centuries[1] Regardless of the century you live in or the home you eat in, there are always table manners for you to be aware. Likewise, when Christians come to the Lord’s Table they must understand what is expected when they participate in the Supper. EXAMINE 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Corinthian…

Park Family Focus (1 Peter 2:9-12)

MOTIVATE 2024 was difficult. However, 2025 started with similar trouble and heartbreak. These happenings remind us that we are who the Bible describes us as “strangers” and “exiles” (1Pet 1:1). During Peter’s day the church experienced In other words, the suffering we experience in this world does not permanently define us. As Christians, we have…